These Are The Last Benin Bronze Makers In The World | Still Standing | Business Insider

In the past few years, Europe and the United States have returned stolen bronzes from the Kingdom of Benin. While today's Benin Bronze casters appreciate repatriation efforts, they say Nigeria's government is not investing enough in them. They fear there won't be any more Benin Bronze craftsmen left standing in the next few decades if this continues.

00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Crafting Benin Bronzes
08:02 - The British Raid Of 1897
10:51 - Nigerian Government's Involvement
11:30 - Threats To Modern-Day Bronze Casters
12:30 - Fred's Solution
14:28 - Fred's Inspiration
16:16 - Credits

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Only 40 Benin Bronze Makers Are Left In Nigeria As Country Fights To Have Stolen Bronzes Returned